This sign reads: “18 Reasons not to work”. This is a reference to the 18 holes on a golf course. Next to the text is a golfer. He has just hit a ball and followed …
Continue readingCeltic Cross Pattern
The Celtic cross is a form of Christian cross that features a ring. It emerged in Ireland, France and Britain in the Early Middle Ages. The idea with this project is to cut out the …
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A dreamcatcher is a protective talisman that is used to protect people from bad dreams. Traditionally the charm was used for young children and hung above their cradles or beds. Many native American tribes believed …
Continue readingOriental Girl Pattern
This pattern shows the top part of an oriental girl, from the side. She has turned her head towards the viewer. Judging from what she is wearing, she is probably wealthy and from a few …
Continue readingEye Pattern
The pattern depicts an extreme closeup of a someone’s right eye. You can see all the parts of the eye even the veins. There is some light reflecting off of the eye. It makes for …
Continue reading2 Mask Patterns
The one mask is a dragon mask. It shows signs of being Chinese influenced with how the fanged mouth looks as well as the horns. The other one is a somewhat amused, smiling human face. …
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The 2 patterns depict a harp and a shamrock. A shamrock is a young clover. The shamrock is an Irish symbol. Celtic patterns make use of braiding. Both these patterns incorporates braiding in the circle …
Continue readingFemale Japanese Archer Pattern
Kyūdō is the Japanes martial art of archery. In Japan military archery focused on accuracy. In Western armies the rate of fire was more important than accuracy. The pattern depicts a female archer in traditional …
Continue readingMexican Skull Pattern
Decorative human skulls are a traditional part of the Mexican celebration of the Day of the Dead (Spanish: Día de Muertos) and the Roman Catholic holiday All Souls’ Day. On Día de Muertos skulls made …
Continue readingTotem Pole Pattern
Totem poles are important illustrations of family lineage and cultural heritage. These totems where made by the native peoples of North America’s Pacific Northwest, Canada and southeastern Alaska. They used giant cedar and western red …
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